Job Purpose
To execute and standardize cost control activities within the Shared Service Centre (SSC) across all Mantrac Group companies within scope. The role is responsible for overseeing cost management processes, monitoring and analyzing cost variances, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, and providing reliable insights to support management decision-making and operational efficiency
Key Duties & Responsibilities
The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
Cost Control & Accounting Allocate all Accounts Payable (A/P) invoices related to Cost of Sales (COS). Reconcile and match all relevant cost control accounts, including Goods in Transit (GIT), Inventory/Stock, and Work in Progress (WIP) accounts. Review and reconcile Parts-related accounts, including Inter-Branch Transfers (IBT), stock adjustments, stock write-offs, and Reman inventory, in coordination with Parts Operations and Centres of Excellence (COE). Review, clear, and update inventory provisions for Spare Parts (SP) and Prime Products (PP), ensuring timely and accurate postings. Review Rental Power Systems Cost of Sales and process the necessary asset-related transactions, including service invoice capitalization. Monitor and control CSA accounts and the Get Connected Program, ensuring washout variances are properly validated and posted following Service Team confirmation. Review and validate spare parts landed costs to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Review, open, and close Prime Products estimate accounts as required. Monitor manual spare parts shipment processes and ensure all associated adjusting journal entries are accurately recorded. Review and reconcile warranty provision accounts, ensuring proper matching and accurate balances. Review Prime Products GIT and inventory accounts by unit and process all required adjustments. Allocate and clear Reman credits against related shipments. Process and post cost-related debit and credit notes received from UTF. Monitor and reconcile short and over-shipment accounts, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.
Work in Progress (WIP) & Inventory Management Control and reconcile Work in Progress (WIP) for service jobs through alignment with MANPRO records and investigate and resolve variances at individual job level. Prepare monthly reconciliations of spare parts inventory balances. Monitor inventory aging, stock provisions, and inventory movements to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
Reporting & Analysis Analyze cost variances and investigate discrepancies across inventory, WIP, and cost of sales accounts. Prepare monthly management reports, including:Sales at Loss Analysis Late Cost Analysis Stock Aging Reports WIP Aging Reports Inventory Reconciliation Reports Other cost control and management reports as required Provide accurate financial information and recommendations to support business and operational decision-making.
Compliance & Stakeholder Management Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and financial governance requirements. Support internal and external audit activities by providing accurate reconciliations, documentation, and explanations. Collaborate closely with Finance, Parts Operations, Service Teams, COEs, and other departments to ensure the accuracy of financial records and cost allocations.

Qualifications & Experience
Education Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field. Experience Essential:0 to 2 years of relevant experience in Accounting, Finance, Cost Control, or a related field. Preferred:Exposure to inventory accounting, cost accounting, or reconciliation processes within a multinational or shared services environment.